This is where you need to know what trees or shrubs are required to grow in the best possible site. Use “the right tree on the right spot” thinking. Planting site – this is a very important step for a successful and long-lasting tree in your property. Check out with local parks manager, horticulturists or arborists if they have known about trees of your choice in the area.
The variety of very hardy flowering trees and shrubs is an even bigger choice. You would be surprised to see that variety of oaks, maples, ashes, lindens, pines, spruce Douglas and balsam fir, or Ohio buckeye is growing in your city/town. Try to be creative but also visit your city/town parks, an arboretum or tree nurseries to see what tree and shrubs are growing in your near surroundings. There are several tools available online where you can set certain requirements to choose appropriate trees and shrubs for your property. Introduced ornamental tree and shrubs provide a great beauty and diversity alongside our native tree and shrubs species.
Many introduced ornamental trees and shrubs are doing just fine in our cities and towns. A variety of trees and shrubs species can be found in Alberta that theoretically should not be grown here due to our harsh climate condition. Tree species selection – Tree species diversity is crucial for the health and well-being of your property. There are several steps to consider before planting caliper trees in your property. Caliper trees are prone to transplanting shocks and it requires proper planting techniques. During the spring when rain and higher moisture is more available it gives the root system a better chance to get established and get growing during growing season. Generally in Alberta in an early spring, the soil is dry and there is little humidity in the air. Large caliper trees are 10 cm in stem diameter and are measured 30 cm above ground level. The “caliper tree” is an older tree with at least 4 cm in diameter in stem/ trunk measured 15 cm above ground level.
Spring is a good time to plant larger caliper trees in your property.
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